Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement today on the announcement by Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) that he will retire from Congress on October 30, 2015: “Speaker John Boehner is a true statesman and friend who has served our country honorably and dedicated his life to public service. As a leader, Speaker Boehner routinely put the institution before his own interests. It was a privilege to serve with him during my 14 years in the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement after Pope Francis’ historic address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. “Pope Francis’ address was uplifting and hopeful, reminding us that we must work together to confront the many challenges facing our nation and the world. Quoting the Golden Rule, he reminded us to ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’ “I was honored to take part in the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a total of $1,146,400 to support water infrastructure projects in Clay and McDowell Counties. The Clay Public Service District’s Pack Fork and Independence Road Waterline Extension project aims to provide safe, reliable water service to 134 households and two organizations in an isolated part of Clay County by... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today urged West Virginians to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drug Take-Back Day is an opportunity for the public to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by disposing of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. “Ensuring the safe and proper disposal of unwanted... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined all 20 women senators to introduce the bipartisan #FreeThe20 resolution to support the empowerment of women and urge countries to release women held unjustly. Earlier this month, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power launched a U.S. government-wide #FreeThe20 campaign, urging governments around the world to release female political prisoners. The senators’ bipartisan resolution supports this... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced her support today for legislation to create prize-based incentives that encourage more public-private collaboration in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. The Ensuring Useful Research Expenditures is Key for Alzheimer’s (EUREKA) Act would not replace other funding and research initiatives for Alzheimer’s but add another route for breakthroughs. The bipartisan bill was... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the Weekly Republican Address, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) says President Obama had an opportunity to use the leverage created by international sanctions to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, but instead he settled for a nuclear agreement that doesn’t meet the goals the president himself set out. “He had an opportunity to show leadership and restore our standing in the world. Yet, instead this is a deal that fails to meet even the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) co-sponsored a joint resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) disapproving the Waters of the United States rule, commonly known as WOTUS.The rule, submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE), expands the scope of federal authority over land and waterways in the United States under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and threatens to impede small businesses,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that two West Virginia health centers will receive a total of $200,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Rural Opioid Overdose Reversal (ROOR) Grant Program. Community Connections, Inc. in Princeton and Pleasant Valley Hospital, Inc. in Point Pleasant will each receive $100,000 in funding to help prevent drug overdoses. The program will help... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) expressed her concern with the Department of Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s proposed Stream Protection Rule in a written statement that was submitted to the Department prior to its public hearing in Charleston, West Virginia this evening. “I am deeply concerned with the impact this proposal will have on West Virginia’s economy at a time when the impacts of other regulations and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the United States considers increasing the number of Syrian refugees allowed into the country, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of State Secretary John Kerry and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson urging them to maintain the rigorous security vetting process of all applicants to ensure terrorist organizations like ISIL do not take advantage of the situation. The... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after today’s votes on the motion to invoke cloture on the Iran Nuclear Agreement Resolution of Disapproval and the motion to invoke cloture on an amendment offered by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell earlier this week. The amendment would link sanctions relief to a change in Iranian behavior. Both measures were blocked by Senate Democrats.“I am extremely disappointed that a partisan... Read More

On Thursday, September 17, 2015, the Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement will hold a public hearing on its proposed Stream Protection Rule in Charleston, West Virginia. The public hearing will take place at the Charleston Civic Center from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.While I applaud the Department of Interior for holding a hearing in West Virginia, unlike other agencies that have chosen to avoid our state during the rulemaking process, the proposed... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the West Virginia Development Office will receive $200,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the WorkForce West Virginia Competitive Improvement Program, which helps train workers and strengthen local businesses. “In order to grow and compete nationally, West Virginia’s businesses must have access to a strong workforce,” said Senator Capito.... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced today the opening of her new U.S. Senate office in Morgantown. “I am thrilled to announce another state office opening this week,” said Senator Capito. “Our Morgantown office establishes yet another location for West Virginians to seek help from our staff members and communicate their concerns so I can better serve them in the United States Senate.” The Morgantown office will allow Senator... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $131,310 in funding for the West Virginia State Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) West Virginia Private Water Well Safety Project. The goal of the project is to identify and address drinking water program performance gaps, improve efficiency and effectiveness of drinking water programs and identify and reduce exposures leading to drinking water... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced more than $6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for three West Virginia airport infrastructure projects. These funds are awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program, which provides funding to public agencies for the planning and development of public airports.“Investment in West Virginia’s... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) today announced she will host three Academy Days during the fall semester for West Virginia students interested in learning more about admissions to the U.S. Service Academies and available ROTC scholarships.“Nominating young men and women for admission to our country’s service academies is one of my most important responsibilities,” said Senator Capito. “These events provide students and their... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced funding through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program to provide crucial housing services to homeless veterans and their families in West Virginia. The program will help organizations permanently house homeless veterans quickly, engage in outreach to find and serve veterans in need, provide veterans with case management and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) penned an op-ed in today’s Daily Mail Opinion Page of the Charleston Gazette-Mail regarding the president’s nuclear deal with Iran. Last week, Senate Democrats prevented an up-or-down vote on the Iran Nuclear Agreement Resolution of Disapproval. “Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced that there will be another opportunity for a straight up-or-down vote on Tuesday, which I will support and... Read More